French biotechnology company Metabolium has appointed Dr Khadidja Romari as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Scientific Director.
Before joining the company, Romari spent several months as scientific advisor to Dominique Duvauchelle, CEO of Metabolium, to gain an understanding of the company's technologies. Her new role will focus on developing the product portfolio and raising the company's international profile to secure new partnerships.
Romari has more than 20 years’ experience in product development in the aquaculture, dietary supplements, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Her expertise is in isolating, cultivating and valorising cyanobacteria, microalgae, mushrooms, and bacteria originating from varied environments.
Before joining Metabolium, Romari helped to develop American companies such as Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Albany Molecular Research and Targeted Growth. Since returning to France in 2010 she has led scientific and technical development at Fermentalg and then at Greensea.
